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Breaking News: North West records another case of Coronavirus infection – now cases around the country – 554

Another person in the North West has tested positive to COVID-19. This brings the total number of infections in the province to five. According to the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize the total number of infections around the country is standing at 554. Last night President Ramaphosa announced a total shutdown starting midnight on Thursday – 26 March 2020. Here are the things you must know about the National shutdown:

President’s Address Notes

Reiterate that most effective way to help infection is to change basic behaviours.

Staying home, cancelling gatherings and avoiding people help curb the spread of the virus.

Immediate swift and extraordinary action is required.

Fundamental task is to curb the spread. Health services cannot be strained.

Next few days are crucial.

Decided to enforce lockdown from Midnight 26 March 2020.

Will last 21 Days to 16 AprilCategories exempted:

Health workers

Emergency personnel

Security services

Production and distribution

Essential banking services

Power

Laboratory services

Hygiene services

People will not be allowed to move unless buying food and medical supplies.

JSE not affected. Trading continues.

Malls and clothing stores to be closed.

Those who can operate remotely must do so.

Defense force deployed to help police.

Public health management programme to perform screening. Initial focus on high density and high risk areas.

Centralised treatment for sever cases.

Decentralised treatment for mild cases.

Resident arriving from high risk countries will face quarantine of 14 days.